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Post by Brett on May 5, 2009 8:54:18 GMT -8
Boardmember made mention yesterday of my making the threads private to read. I wanted to get some thoughts on if you think this is a good or bad thing for the site.
Remember, it does not cost anything to join here, so IMO 'private' is the wrong term. Anyone can join if they want to, all they need to provide is a valid email. If anyone can join, but you have to join to post and read, does that make it private? If any of you disagree, please let me know.
I made the threads open only to registered members in hopes of driving up the number of members here...and it has worked. In the 24 hours or so since I did this, 9 new members joined. Now they may never post here, but they always have the option to if they choose.
I understand that new members does not mean more posting, because many may join just to read, but it doesn't mean less posting, does it? All along you have had to be a member to post, so that doesn't change anything.
Anyway, let me know if I should lift the 'private' setting so non-members can read the threads. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Post by imagine44 on May 5, 2009 9:01:30 GMT -8
Boardmember made mention yesterday of my making the threads private to read. I wanted to get some thoughts on if you think this is a good or bad thing for the site. Remember, it does not cost anything to join here, so IMO 'private' is the wrong term. Anyone can join if they want to, all they need to provide is a valid email. If anyone can join, but you have to join to post and read, does that make it private? If any of you disagree, please let me know. I made the threads open only to registered members in hopes of driving up the number of members here...and it has worked. In the 24 hours or so since I did this, 9 new members joined. Now they may never post here, but they always have the option to if they choose. I understand that new members does not mean more posting, because many may join just to read, but it doesn't mean less posting, does it? All along you have had to be a member to post, so that doesn't change anything. Anyway, let me know if I should lift the 'private' setting so non-members can read the threads. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. I've seen some message boards where they are open to read, and periodically they go private for a few days to drive up membership. People get hooked and then they join when they have to. |
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Post by cosmo34 on May 5, 2009 10:38:26 GMT -8
I'm fine with it either way.
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Post by Brett on May 5, 2009 17:54:42 GMT -8
Any more opinions?
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Post by Brett on May 5, 2009 21:03:19 GMT -8
Is there a downside to choosing to stay logged in all the time. Could you hack into my computer if I chose that option? No...I don't think so... But I'm not Neo entering into the Matrix, so you don't have anything to worry about  |
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Post by boardmember on May 5, 2009 22:18:25 GMT -8
It is my opinion that if you want to drive membership, the general public needs to see what is being discussed.
Even though you invited me here, had I not been able to read and form opinions, I would never have bothered to register.
Whether my opinions are valid or not, I joined to participate.
As far as Rich an I go, whether we get along or see eye to eye or not, we do generate interest IMO........
I highly doubt people will be compelled to join in if they can't first see what/how discussions are evolve/interact.
Rich is working hard to be right, and I of course have spent the better part of the last 25 years only caring about my ego........The byproduct of which has generated almost 2 million dollars in collegiate scholarships for my players............
You've already got most of the active HI members here. You might as well open it up for everyone to see how you interact with each other and non members...........
Of course the downside of keeping it public is they will see how they are treated by Richard if their opinions don't agree with his, and they'll likely pass.........
So I guess you'll have to decide which is the worst of 2 evils........
I would think Richard would want as large a stage as possible.....
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Post by boardmember on May 5, 2009 22:24:40 GMT -8
Is there a downside to choosing to stay logged in all the time. Could you hack into my computer if I chose that option? Thanks Kharma The only down side is it will appear that you're always here even if your not. Because every time the home page loads, you are automatically logged in. I wouldn't worry about it, however, this could be very deceiving to anyone obsessed enough with you to check to see how often you log in..........  |
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Post by fmulder on May 5, 2009 23:54:05 GMT -8
It is my opinion that if you want to drive membership, the general public needs to see what is being discussed. Had I not been able to read and form opinions, I would never have bothered to register. Whether my opinions are valid or not, I joined to participate. I highly doubt people will be compelled to join in if they can't first see what/how discussions are evolve/interact. You've already got most of the active HI members here who also post at BBF as well as many other posters from BBF. You might as well open it up for everyone to see. There you go boardm, I cleaned it up for you. It really makes a difference dont cha think? More civilized. With this cleaned up version, I would agree. |
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Post by Brett on May 6, 2009 7:01:17 GMT -8
I've opened the board back up. Who knows, maybe I will switch it on and off every once in a while to drive up membership.
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Post by Brett on May 12, 2009 6:51:46 GMT -8
We've had two members join since I opened it back up...maybe I should close it off again...
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Post by fmulder on May 12, 2009 18:59:45 GMT -8
Try it. If membership goes up, then I guess you keep it that way. ;D
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Post by whitecap on Sept 11, 2009 12:27:25 GMT -8
Donot know if this is still a hot topic or not, but my two cents are to keep it open. I have read and taken in a lots of information from free sites like this, baseball-fever, eteamz and high school baseball web and other forums where hitting instructors provide tips and information.
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